§ 71.02. NEGLIGENT DRIVING.  


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  • (A)

    For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:

    DISTRACTED: To disregard road conditions and other vehicular and pedestrian traffic by not paying full attention to the operation of a motor vehicle while operating on a public highway.

    NEGLIGENT: Without due care and caution, or without due regard to the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic and other attendant conditions of streets, highways, roads, or other ways used for vehicular traffic within the village limits.

    VEHICLE: Every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

    (B)

    It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a vehicle in a negligent or distracted matter within the village limits.

(Ord. 98, passed 5-3-1960; Am. Ord. 17-102 , passed 10-24-2017)